With regards to your request for Average speed cameras (ASC), these are funded outside of the partnership by Leicestershire County Council, however the Police operate and enforce on our behalf. Much notice has been taken of them in Leicestershire as part of a trial that the County Councils cabinet agreed in 2017, which went operational at 7 locations throughout 2018 and 2019. Many Council Members and Parishes have asked for ASC's to be implemented within their communities to combat speeding, but also to react to general community concerns.

Cabinet members were provided with a report on the 20^th October 2020 regarding the County Councils formal position to establish a Community Speed Enforcement Initiative following the trial of average speed cameras. A proposal was made to introduce community speed enforcement in communities, inclusive of a rolling programme of sites where cameras could be moved around the County. A link to the report provided to cabinet is available on the following link https://democracy.leics.gov.uk/uuCoverPage.aspx?bcr=1 However, at present the future of average speed camera installation is unknown due to the funding element.

The County Council continues to make safety improvements on its road network where this can be justified. Currently, however it is only able to make essential safety improvements, where the recorded injury accident record demonstrates that improvements should be made. With these being limited to areas with a proven casualty history higher than national average or higher than otherwise would be expected. At present the County Council's resources around road safety are being directed at remedial works at high risk locations, which have evidence of a poor accident history, with the worst recorded personal injury accident records as reported to us by the Police.

After investigating your concerns, we can advise that there have been no personal injury accidents reported to us by the Police on the Castle Donington Relief Road and 2 accidents on Hill Top within the last 5 years, which is a good indication most motorists are aware of the road layout and are appropriately using them.

Our accident data for Station Road shows there were 4 slight personal injury accidents reported within the 30mph speed limit and 2 slight accidents reported within the 40mph speed limit within the last 5 years. It should be noted that there is no evidence to suggest these accidents were attributable to speed.

It is not easy to influence speeds of some motorists who are familiar with the highway environment and drive at a speed they consider safe for the prevailing conditions. Speed is not always a factor when accidents occur. Poor driving habits such as braking late at or on a bend and simply not paying due care and attention are just several examples. Speed limits should encourage self-compliance. We would advise all motorists to drive with care and at a reasonable speed for the road layout and encourage all parties to have caution and awareness when driving. There is nothing the County Council can do to prevent poor driving habits.

The County Council has no legal powers to take enforcement action against drivers who exceed the speed limit and we therefore recommend you report all issues relating to speeding traffic to Leicestershire Police, who are the only authority who can act against motorists who drive above the speed limit. Residents can log their concerns using this link https://www.speedorsafety.com/community. They will then investigate commensurate with their other duties.